Pride, rainbows and a market bag – Crochet pattern
The Rainbow market bag Today Pride Amsterdam kicks off. I’m very proud that my city hosts this event and has done so for...
ReadThis beautiful crochet scarf is by far the smallest I’ve designed so far. Or should I say, it could be the smallest? Because this crochet scarf can be as BIG and as small as you like. Just follow the instructions in the pattern. Moss stitch As we...
Read moreThe Rainbow market bag Today Pride Amsterdam kicks off. I’m very proud that my city hosts this event and has done so for...
ReadPlastic pollution I love crochet market bags and I totally support the idea behind them. Bring your own bag to the market, grocery...
ReadI love small crochet bags. Some may call them festival bags, but I call them schoolyard bags. When I go to pick up...
ReadI’ve been designing crochet market bags for a while now and I decided to up my game a bit. The bottoms of my...
ReadTeethers are great when a baby starts teething. Chewing on them gives them relief. They are perfect as a gift or you can...
ReadThe waffle stitch The waffle stitch that I used for the design of this bag is a beautifully textured crochet stitch pattern. The...
ReadAnother open mesh market bag with a minimum of chains. You know I love market bags but don’t like the usual chaining. Again,...
ReadAs I read the news about the sperm whale found on the beach of Harris, Schotland, that had died with a “litter ball”...
ReadPoseidon, god of the sea Lately I’ve been listening to audio-books via Storytel whilst crocheting. I was very impressed and inspired by Mythos,...
ReadMy daughter just turned seven, so our household is filled with hearts, rainbows and unicorns. (Ans has been for a few years already.)...
Read“Spring is het time of plans and projects.” -Leo Tolstoy Yay, it’s Spring! This market bag crochet pattern is released on the first...
ReadHow are you doing? How are you holding up during this crisis? Fortunately we’ve got crochet and if I speak for myself, it...
ReadThese past weeks of quarantine have totally sparked my creativity. Although I really want to create other stuff, I keep coming back to...
ReadI designed the Hillie market bag in the autumn of 2019. In Amsterdam we were still enjoying that post summer vibe as the...
ReadNB Het haakpatroon voor de Willow lampion is ook in het Nederlands verkrijgbaar! Zelfde link onderaan de blog post. There’s something about lanterns...
ReadSunflowers are very popular, always have, always will be. And of course equally popular in the crochet world. I’m not the first who...
ReadI love crocheting stuff that I can actually use and even better, wear! Isn’t it supercool to be more and more self sufficient...
ReadThe Spice market bag is the perfect bag for grocery shopping or any shopping for that matter! The pattern has endless colour options...
ReadAlthough autumn just hit us here in Amsterdam, I’m releasing the pattern for the Lido beach bag. I mean, what’s in a name?...
ReadMy aim was to create a somewhat chic and stylish market bag. Slouchy doesn’t necessarily have to mean sleazy, if you know what...
ReadCrochet slipover A crochet slipover is the new must-have in crochet fashion land. Everybody’s making one! The Bud Spencer slipover (or spencer as...
ReadMaking and designing crochet lanterns is such fun. After the Willow lantern I just had to make more. The Dottie lantern was the...
ReadGranny squares are the future and the past. They have that retro feel but can be trendy and hip all at the same...
ReadThe Granny square has made a recent comeback (or maybe it stayed popular all this time) and I love seeing all the jumpers...
ReadAfter the Bud Spencer slipover I wanted to design another vest-like garment for summer. What better yarn to use in summer than cotton?...
ReadThis bag is one of my favourite makes and designs ever! I love these old school designs that are stylish as ever. I...
ReadThe working title for this mandala was “Ode to Amy” mandala. I “met” Amy (@what.amy.made) on Instagram and immediately her colour choices really...
ReadThe rejected square As many of you, I love Granny squares. They are so satisfying to make. Within no-time you’ve got a piece...
ReadThe must have accessory for your home and garden! Crochet lanterns are so much fun to make. You can play with colours endlessly!...
ReadCrochet garden ornaments I designed this crochet mandala hanger especially for my garden. I live in the center of Amsterdam in a tiny,...
ReadMitred Granny squares I just love those mitred granny squares! This Mitred Granny bag was calling out to me to be made! Remember...
ReadI didn’t intend to make a star. It simply appeared. And right on time for Christmas! Crochet mandala This crochet mandala is beautiful...
ReadThis crochet scarf makes me so happy (hence the name). It reminds me of a garland. Every day is a party with this...
ReadAfter making many crochet jumpers, one of my new year’s resolutions (and maybe the the most important one ;)) for 2021 was to...
ReadFor this crochet scarf I’ve designed a Mitred Granny Puff Square. If you know me a little, you’ll know I LOVE Mitred Granny...
ReadThe Buttercups shawl is an asymmetrical crochet shawl that is suitable for the advanced beginner. It has one side that increases on every...
ReadBeginner friendly crochet pattern The Siksak (Finnish for zig zag) crochet pillow works up super fast and is absolutely beginner friendly. It is...
ReadThis asymmetrical crochet shawl must be my favourite crochet project, EVER! The colours, the stitches, the waves, the shape. I love everything about...
ReadThis classy triangle crochet shawl is surprisingly easy to make. You’ll just need to be able to make a single crochet, a chain...
ReadThe Amalia purse is an ever so cute and classy crochet bag, perfect to carry along your phone, your credit card and some...
ReadMaking this asymmetrical crochet shawl is such a rewarding process. To see the almonds emerge, to see the colours do their dance, the...
ReadThis crochet cowl ended up exactly as I had in mind. I wanted the part around my neck superlong and snug so that...
ReadThis crochet shawl had to be a symbol of love. I participated in Hobbii’s #MyFavoriteHobbiiFriends challenge and I wanted to this shawl to...
ReadThe Winter Waves Wrap is by FAR my most favourite crochet design of 2022. Save the best for last they say! Well, I...
ReadThe Padme crochet cowl is the successor of the Leah cowl. As a lot of you know, the Leah cowl was a huge...
ReadThe Whirly Waves Wrap might look intricate but it’s actually a simple crochet pattern! It mostly consists of double- and single crochet stitches....
ReadThe Billy Balaclava is a super hip and trendy crochet accessory and not only that, it works up in NO time! Which is...
ReadThe Mighty Tote Bag is a crochet bag full of texture and it’s super sturdy. This bag is an easy carryall and it...
ReadThe Palomine Poncho is a colourful crochet poncho that works up quicker than expected! (The secret ingredient for that is the hdc!) Crochet...
ReadThe Amigo blanket is a colourful patchwork crochet blanket that works up way faster than expected! (The secret ingredient for that is the...
ReadThe Elements crochet throw consists of nine granny squares. For Hobbii’s Elements challenge I designed a granny square and I made the same...
ReadThe Verona Market Bag is a crochet bag that works up superfast. In no-time you’ve got yourself a boho chic shopping bag which...
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